Tarra In Charge! Over the past several days it has become crystal clear that Tarra is in charge of how her bonding dance with Bo proceeds. Mornings seem to be the best time for her to be … [Read more...]
EleDiaries by Carol Buckley
Read the EleDiaries blog series for observations and insights from Carol Buckley on the Elephant Refuge North America elephant residents - Bo Tarra and soon-to-be Mundi!
Bo’s Busy Browsing!
Anyone watching Tarra and Bo on the EleCam today finally got to see what Bo does when he’s at the migratory bird pond. Today he was browsing. It was fascinating to watch him rummage around and … [Read more...]
A Handy Solution
Yesterday when Tarra was getting a drink, Mala was doing her regular leg, foot, tail and trunk inspection. She calmly walked around Tarra in her usual way, under her belly and around her legs, … [Read more...]
Tarra Leading The Dance
After feeding Bo and Tarra this morning I was mesmerized watching them on the ELECAM. They were fed closer together then usual, so I was curious how both would respond. They spent a good hour savoring … [Read more...]
The Relationship Building Dance
I am bursting with hope for the future for Tarra and Bo. We wish for the best for those we love. We assist in any way possible to make them feel safe and cared for. We lose sleep wondering if we are … [Read more...]
A Flash In The Dark!
Last night on my way to bring Tarra and Bo their night feed, I sped down the paved road which divides the 100 acres from the 750, deep in thought. A flash of light to my left caught my eye. It was Bo, … [Read more...]